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I . major [ˈmeɪdʒər, Brit -əʳ] ADJ

1. major (important):

major

major

da maior importância

a major problem

um problema da maior importância

2. major MUS:

major

maior

in C major

II . major [ˈmeɪdʒər, Brit -əʳ] N

1. major MIL:

major

major mf

2. major Am, Aus UNIV:

major

matéria f de maior interesse

Usage examples with major

a major problem

um problema da maior importância

in C major

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English

The bay is a cool body of water which acts as an air conditioner in the summer and diverts major snow storms in the winter. en.wikipedia.org

This BBS was so heavily trafficked, that a major long distance company began blocking all calls to its number (516-935-2481). en.wikipedia.org

Mangroves could be further threatened by storms if the return time of major storms exceeds reestablishment. en.wikipedia.org

He graduated with a double major in microbiology and applied sciences. en.wikipedia.org

He was appointed major in 1876, and dedicated himself to the improvement of infantry weaponry. en.wikipedia.org

While the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood, it has been suggested that the mirror neurons play a major role in mass hysteria outbreaks. en.wikipedia.org

Jones' lack of punctuality played a major role in his dismissal from the band. en.wikipedia.org

The two-week programme includes music, dance, choir, and theatre, as well as a major visual arts exhibition of student work. en.wikipedia.org

If the exposition starts in a minor key, it typically modulates to the relative major key, or less commonly, the minor dominant. en.wikipedia.org

The study shows recessions have major negative effects on immigrants' earnings levels, particularly men. news.nationalpost.com

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